dependent adj
1. not independent; "dependent children" [ant: independent]
2. contingent on something else [syn: dependant, qualified]
3. of a clause; unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence; "a subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence" [syn: subordinate] [ant: independent]
4. being under the power or sovereignty of another or others; "subject peoples"; "a dependent prince" [syn: subject]
5. addicted to a drug [syn: dependant, drug-addicted, hooked, strung-out] n : a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support) [syn: dependant]

Dependent \De*pend"ent\, n.
1. One who depends; one who is sustained by another, or who relies on another for support of favor; a hanger-on; a retainer; as, a numerous train of dependents. A host of dependents on the court, suborned to play their part as witnesses. --Hallam.
2. That which depends; corollary; consequence. With all its circumstances and dependents. --Prynne. Note: See the Note under Dependant.

Dependent \De*pend"ent\, a. [L. dependens, -entis, p. pr. dependere. See Depend, and cf. Dependant.]
1. Hanging down; as, a dependent bough or leaf.
2. Relying on, or subject to, something else for support; not able to exist, or sustain itself, or to perform anything, without the will, power, or aid of something else; not self-sustaining; contingent or conditioned; subordinate; -- often with on or upon; as, dependent on God; dependent upon friends. England, long dependent and degraded, was again a power of the first rank. --Macaulay. Dependent covenant or contract (Law), one not binding

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